Esenyurt District

Esenyurt is a vital area in European Istanbul, especially from a real estate perspective, due to the many distinctive residential projects there, since it became an independent municipality in 2008. 

The Esenyurt municipality is one of the most active and interesting of the 39 municipalities in Istanbul, 

In this article, you can learn more about the features of the Esenyurt region, the great services it offers, and the advantages of owning an apartment there, which is the dream of many real estate investors in Turkey, and Istanbul in particular.

An overview of the Esenyurt region

When you look at the map of Esenyurt, you find that it is located in the European part of Istanbul. It is bordered to the south by the areas of Avcilar and Beylikduzu, which are promising real estate, to the north is the Bahcesehir area, and to the east is the wonderful Kucukcekmece Lake, while to the west it overlooks Lake Buyukcekmece, an amazing water border. It is complemented by the Sea of Marmara, whose shore is three kilometers from Esenyurt to the south.

Esenyurt is about 45 kilometers away from the new Istanbul Airport, about half an hour by car from Taksim Square, and about 45 minutes from the Bosphorus Bridge.

The area of Esenyurt is about 2,770 square kilometers, it was previously a rich agricultural area, and a source of basic crops for the rest of the regions. This is the reason for calling it (Esenyurt), which means (the happy homeland). The population of the region is about 950 thousand people, according to official statistics, which confirm the overwhelming proportion of young people among the age segments of the population, which has made the investment projects and business environment there very active.

Esenyurt was a large neighborhood in the Buyukcekmece district, and in 2008 it was merged with the Kirac district to become an independent district. Esenyurt Kirac neighborhood is one of the most important locations in the region in terms of real estate activity. In general, Esenyurt includes 43 neighborhoods, filled with foreigners since the beginning of the last century, especially those coming from Romania and Bulgaria to work in agriculture, while Arabs today represent a wide spectrum of the population.

Infrastructure and transportation in Esenyurt

Esenyurt is characterized by an abundance of interconnected transportation that facilitates constant movement throughout the day, as it overlooks the E-5 highway that borders the region to the south. This road connects Istanbul with the European and Asian sides, and starts from Silivri and Buyukcekmece, passing through Beylikduzu, Esenyurt, Avcilar, Kucukcekmece, Bahcelievler, and Bakirkoy, then Gungoren, Zeytinburnu, Bayrampasa, Eyup Sultan, Beyoglu, Sisli, and Besiktas, all the way to Tuzla in the Asian part.

Esenyurt is also located on the European Highway, or what is known as E 80, which extends from the westernmost part of Europe, specifically from Portugal, to the easternmost part, the village of Gurbulak in Turkey on the border with Iran. This road passes through many stations, including Esenyurt, which highlights the vitality of the location.

Esenyurt has an excellent infrastructure, especially the transportation network that ensures easy transportation to all parts of Turkey. The most important thing in this network is the modern metro, which has increased the importance of the region in the real estate market.

The Metrobus line in the area facilitates travel along the E5 highway, and starts from Beylikduzu, passing through the Esenyurt area, reaching the center of Istanbul.

These modern ways of transportation is increasingly in demand, due to speed and comfortable equipment, from air conditioning to free Wi-Fi, as well as chairs designated for the old people.

There are also minibusses, the traditional means of transportation preferred by many, that connect the 43 neighborhoods of the region.

Health services and hospitals in Esenyurt

Esenyurt has several excellent hospitals and the proximity to other hospitals of no less quality. These health and medical institutions helped raise the region’s real estate shares, attracting more and more people wishing to live there. The most prominent hospitals are:

• Esenyurt Governmental Hospital: It is about ten kilometers from Esenyurt Square, and includes clinics in the specialties of brain surgery, general surgery, breast and children, in addition to skin, internal medicine, ophthalmology and urology clinics, all the way to mental and psychological health. The government has paid great attention to equipping the hospital with the latest equipment and supplies for scanning, intensive care, endoscopy, dialysis, and other quality services.
• Esencan Hospital: It is a private hospital located near Esenyurt Medan. It was established in 2011 and is famous for the specific surgical operations, especially cosmetic ones, such as hair transplantation and gastric sleeve surgery. Translators are available for the main languages.

There is Al-Rahma Clinic in Esenyurt Talaat Pasha, which contains clinics for various medical specialties and operates around the clock.

In Esenyurt, you will also find the private MediPlus Hospital and the Razi Medical Center. The area is also close to the Medilife Beylikduzu Hospital and the Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent University Hospital in Kucukcekmece, which is well-known in the field of difficult surgeries and pioneering and advanced medical research, it is also famous for being a training center and excellent for new doctors.

Educational services, universities and schools in Esenyurt

Esenyurt includes many public schools as well as branches of some private international schools. The number of schools overall in the region is 148, with two government kindergartens.

All of these institutions are known for teaching highly contemporary and up-to-date curricula for various educational levels. The most important schools are:

• Shinar Public School in Esenyurt, which teaches the Turkish curriculum, with some subjects taught in English and French.
• Yemeni International School 
• Al-Manar International School 
• Al-Mawakeb International School 

Esenyurt is also famous for containing one of the branches of the Ismek Center in Istanbul, which is like an institute that holds free courses in various fields, such as languages, media, cooking, design, business administration, and beauty, and grants the students certificates recognized in the state. It may interest you to know that many foreigners residing in Turkey learned the Turkish language in this place, which has more than 300 branches throughout Istanbul.

As for universities, Esenyurt Private University is the most important of all. It is a private university with an excellent reputation and academic standing in Turkey. It was founded in 2013 and includes 4 colleges: the College of Engineering Sciences and Design, the College of Health Sciences, the College of Business Administration and Science, and the College of Social Sciences and Arts. It also includes two graduate schools and two vocational science schools.

Istanbul Esenyurt University includes teaching and laboratory equipment at the highest level, student recreational clubs, and a research center. It allows students to choose a single or double major in study. It also provides cultural and student exchange opportunities thanks to the membership in the Erasmus Student Exchange Program funded by the European Union, and the Mevlana Program funded by the Ministry of Education. Higher education in Turkey. Tuition costs are low as it is a private university

Esenyurt also contains the following universities:

• Al-Andalus University of Medical Sciences, which includes all medical and health specializations in general.
• Gelisim University, Istanbul, located in the Avcılar region, has specializations in dentistry, engineering, architecture, economics, administrative and social sciences, applied sciences, health sciences, and fine arts.
• Al-Neelain University is a branch of the mother university in Sudan. It includes many departments in the Arabic language, and teaches political science, media, human medicine, and engineering.

Advantages of buying a property in the Esenyurt area

When searching for apartments for sale in Esenyurt Istanbul, many advantages will tempt you to own an apartment or property in general in this place:

• The multiplicity of residential projects, which provide apartments of different sizes, excellent finishes, and designs that combine simplicity and modernity, with prices that suit everyone, in the various neighborhoods of the region, such as Kirac, Talaat Pasha, Guzelyurt, Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Yesilkent, and even close to Esenyurt Meydan. The vibrant heart of the region.
• The liveliness in the area, and perhaps the best example of this is Esenyurt Meydan, the wonderful square that is filled with shoppers and walkers. Esenyurt Meydan includes a market with a variety of goods and restaurants representing different cultures, especially Arab restaurants whose owners try to meet the needs of the large community in the region. It also includes benches for passersby to rest on.

In Esenyurt Square, you will find important landmarks, such as Esenyurt Mosque, a beautiful example of Ottoman architecture.

As for the Chocolate Museum in Esenyurt, it is sometimes difficult to be in the area without visiting it several times. Its official name is “Pelit Chocolate Museum,” and it extends over an area of 25,000 square metres. Its visitors enjoy wandering around, looking at the exquisite artistic sculptures made of chocolate, and enjoying a cup of hot chocolate from the delicious waterfall that greets you at the gate.

• Government services and excellent infrastructure. In addition to the aforementioned hospitals, schools, universities, and road network, Esenyurt includes many government institutions, such as the Civil Status Directorate, the Tax Department, the Immigration Department, and other services that facilitate residents’ transactions.
• Beautiful tourist attractions, perhaps the most important of which are the 70 breathtaking gardens. 

There is also Martyrs' Park in Esenyurt, where football fans gather, as it often hosts matches for local teams.

• The amazing Esenyurt markets, which include all the high-quality goods the consumer needs, with price options that suit low-income people and the rich alike. Here you will find malls that include the finest brands, such as Akbati Istanbul Mall, Marmara Park Mall, Torium Mall, and Eskule Mall.